Smurfit WestRock, the global leader in paper‑based packaging, is offering opportunities at our Belfast‑based plant in Mallusk, Newtownabbey. The Belfast plant is the largest pharmaceutical packaging facility in Ireland and has been in existence for over 150 years. We offer secure full‑time employment with excellent career development opportunities, a highly competitive salary, and strong employee incentives. The Belfast site has an annual turnover of more than £40 million and employs 170 full‑time staff.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking to fill the role:
Warehouse Operator / Material Handler – Pharmaceutical Packaging
We’re seeking an experienced Warehouse Operator / Material Handler to join our dynamic team at our Mallusk site, where your technical skills, problem‑solving ability, and attention to detail will make a real impact. We’re looking for someone with strong accuracy, initiative, and previous warehouse material‑handling experience. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all raw materials, WIP items, and finished goods are processed correctly and efficiently.
Job Purpose
The Warehouse Operator / Material Handler plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the site. The main purpose is to ensure materials, packaging items, and finished goods move efficiently throughout the production floor and warehouse, supporting on time customer delivery. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team reporting to the Warehouse Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Material Handling & Stock Control
Warehouse Operations
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Salary
Opportunities for Progression
Warehouse Operators / Material Handlers who demonstrate strong initiative, reliability, and a desire to develop will have opportunities to progress into:
Benefits
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